How far is Montopolis, TX from Orange Grove, TX?

The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Orange Grove, TX is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.2 mi
03h 26m
Flight
158.69 mi
255.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.69 mi
Kilometers
255.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.2 mi
Kilometers
275.52 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Montopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montopolis
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Orange Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montopolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Runge
TX

Town of the United States

From Montopolis
85.8 mi
01h 43m
To Orange Grove
85.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Orange Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Orange Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    67 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  16. 16

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · North 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    13.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 359

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 18 min · North State Highway 359

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Orange Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 32%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 24%
State Highway 359
13.5 mi · 8%
North State Highway 359
12.4 mi · 7%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 7%
US 183
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

51.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
158.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Runge
01h 43m from Montopolis
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Orange Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Orange Grove?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Runge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Montopolis and 85.4 miles from Orange Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montopolis and Partly Sunny near Orange Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Runge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Runge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Runge.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

95 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

113 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Orange Grove. Straight-line distance: 158.69 mi (255.38 km).

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#1 Montopolis

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

Population912,791
Coordinates30.2432700, -97.6905600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Orange Grove

#2 Orange Grove

City in Texas

Population1,296
Coordinates27.9566800, -97.9369400
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Montopolis (-97.69056, 30.24327)
End: Orange Grove (-97.93694, 27.95668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.83
Round trip
$45.65
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.83 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.59 $27.73 $55.46
Diesel $3.99 $24.12 $48.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montopolis and Orange Grove. The current time is 02:37:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.